Guinevere I. Perry, PhD
ABSTRACT
Keloid scars are a common result of abnormal wound healing and can cause pain, discomfort, and cosmetic concerns, especially among individuals of Black, Hispanic, or Asian descent. Conventional treatments are often invasive, costly, and only partially effective. This case report describes a 45-year-old African American female who developed a prominent keloid scar following emergency hysterectomy for post-surgical sepsis. The patient began a non-invasive regimen of oral Vitamin D3 and K2 supplementation, along with topical application of isopropanol and salicylic acid. Treatment was applied twice daily for six weeks, then once daily, and eventually every other day. After four months, the patient experienced resolution of pain and itching, reduced keloid size and elevation, improved skin texture, and no new scar formation. This outcome suggests that combining vitamin supplementation with topical antiseptic care may offer a promising, cost-effective alternative for keloid management. To our knowledge this is the first case to use methyl salicylate to treat KD. Further research is warranted to validate these findings.
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